Jess Reed
@zoeellison.bsky.social
Illustrator of picture books, food and travel. Lover of Sheffield United, Bruce Springsteen, and teal. www.zoeellison.com/shop
@lizwong.bsky.social
Picture book author/illustrator of QUACKERS, THE GOOSE EGG, I AM NOT A PENGUIN. Illustrator of A MIND OF HER OWN: THE STORY OF MYSTERY WRITER AGATHA CHRISTIE, plus others! She/her Rep: Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow http://lizwongillustration.com
@ginaperry.bsky.social
KidLit Author Illustrator, THE KING OF BOOKS Feiwel & Friends ‘25. / TOO MUCH! NOT ENOUGH!, MINI DOODLES / AVEN GREEN illustrator / Creator of #KidLitArtPostcard / Rep’d by Sean McCarthy www.ginaperry.com
@manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
📚The new, non-Twitter home of #MSWL! We are a way for agents and editors to tell writers what they *wish* they had in their inboxes. Full agent profiles here: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/ Newsletter: https://manuscriptwishlist.com/subscribe
@thisone0verhere.bsky.social
Writer. Reader. Sometimes funny. Generalized anxiety Wunderkind. Author of “Winterset Hollow.” https://jonathanedwarddurham.substack.com http://Patreon.com/jonathanedwarddurham https://jonathanedwarddurham.com
@janeetrasler.bsky.social
Children’s book author and illustrator @ HarperCollins, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, FSG Represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton @ Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
@pajamapress.bsky.social
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
@ymwjpodcast.bsky.social
A podcast that meets at the intersection of literary + mental health, providing insights, tools, & support around well-being for writers | Host @Drenderturmaud https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast
@bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social
Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚 Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕 Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
@caleatkinson.bsky.social
Word Writer - Picture Maker Represented by LK Literary 📚 Simon and Chester Series • Where Oliver Fits • To the Sea • Explorers of the Wild • Sir Simon Super Scarer • Off & Away • Unicorns 101 • Maxwell the Monkey Barber 🔅 www.cale.ca
@mstewartscience.bsky.social
Writes science books for kids. Cares deeply about literacy and science education. Nonfiction advocate. She/her https://melissa-stewart.com
@mathiasball.bsky.social
✧ Illustrator available for freelance work ✨ ✧ Shop: @Sulkypup 🌿 ✧ Repped by Natascha Morris @ The Tobias Literary Agency - they/them or he/him https://www.mathiasball.com/
@stormsy.bsky.social
Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal • Recent authored books: Moon Wishes • Sun Wishes • Illustrator: If You're Thankful and You Know It (Scholastic) Seek representation & commissions https://patriciastorms.com
@denisillustrates.bsky.social
Children's book illustrator and artist, based in Sofia, Bulgaria 📚 Represented by Susan Hawk at Upstart Crow Literary (US) 📚 Represented by Emily Talbot at United Agents (UK, EU) 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com 🖼 https://denisangelov.etsy.com
@jennharknee.bsky.social
Illustrator. Some time author. Hoping someone brought donuts. Portfolio jkharney.blogspot.com
@kaileipewbooks.bsky.social
Children’s Book Author THE MONSTER ABOVE THE BED KID-VENTORS I SEE COLOR Repped by Emily Forney of Bookends Lit kaileipewbooks.com
@christinenevans.bsky.social
Kidlit author of picture books and chapter books. http://christinenancyevans.com
@joshjlewis.bsky.social
Author • Illustrator • Art Director #kidlit #kidlitart Author of Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic, 2024) Illustrator for LEGO Little Golden Books Agent: Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social, the Tobias Literary Agency. joshjlewis.com
@teresarodrigues.bsky.social
Wife. Mother. Reader. Kidlit writer. Lover of 🧀, 🍫, ⚽️, & Peloton. Rep’d by @christietellsastory at @thecatagency; WHERE THEY GATHER (Atheneum, Spring ‘26)
@charlenedraws.bsky.social
🇨🇦 🇸🇬 Illustrator, author (The Pink Pajamas, S&S 2025) | Rep: Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary | Co-host @kidlitart.bsky.social chat 🎨 CharleneChua.com ✏️ charlenedraws.bio.link 🚫AI/NFT
@amedyckman.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling/Geisel-winning GRATEFUL #kidlit author! (And goofball. If YOU’RE a l’il weird too, we’re gonna be pals! 😄!) NEWEST 📚: 🐥DUCKIE & SNAPS🐊 #1: WE CANNOT BE FRIENDS; ❤️SILLY BOOBIES: A LOVE STORY💙; BAT, CAT & RAT #2: ☀️VACATION☀️. MORE 📚 soon! 😄!
@sarahgbeck.bsky.social
I make picture books that lovingly undermine the status quo. TAROT DECK MESS & MY FIRST TAROT (‘23) MAGIC CHILD ('25) 🧹📚🥄 www.sarahgbeck.com http://www.Linktr.ee/9_of_wands #12x12PB Rep: Natascha Morris
@patzmiller.bsky.social
Picture book author. Reader. Bookstore and library lover. All about my kids and cats. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. #Kidlit website: www.patzietlowmiller.com
@sayadaramdial.bsky.social
Illustrator, Trini, person with things to say occasionally. sayadaramdial.com (she/her) Represented by The Bright Agency #kidlitart #illustration Julie And The Mango Tree, out now!
@chrisrbooks.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator of many delightful picture books and Storyboard Professor at Otis College of Art & Design www.chrisrobertsonbooks.com
@tlmcbeth.bsky.social
Children's book author & illustrator. Repped by Stephen Barr @ Writers House. www.TLMcBeth.com www.linktr.ee/tlmcbeth
@brianlarossa.com
Executive Art Director at Scholastic (Picture & Chapter Books). Adjunct at CCNY (Design Criticism). Writer (Fiction, Rep: @liznealon.bsky.social). Speaker (SCBWI+). Born ATL. Live NYC. He/Him. The 523rd person to join Bluesky. 💙❤️ www.brianlarossa.com
@teganthomas.bsky.social
🎨 Illustrator & Animator 🇨🇦 ✨Portfolio & Shop✨ https://www.teganthomas.com/ 📚 Rep’d by Natascha Morris at The Tobias Literary Agency
@anooshasyed.com
award-winning author/illustrator for children’s books, character designer & art educator📚 ✎ resources, books, & more links ↓ https://www.anooshasyed.com
@forcado.bsky.social
Destiny & football aficionado. Working in the tourism & hospitality industry for over 10 years.
@mylesastafford.bsky.social
Author of THE KILLER ANGEL novels. "An epic story of survival, across a continent and over a century." https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CC5T3C?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin
@planningforsun.bsky.social
I agent, I write, I ride my bike, I obsessively read weather forecasts. Associate Literary Agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency.
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
🏠 Founder & Agent at Neighborhood Literary. 📚 Award-winning Author. 👴🏽 Perpetually Tired Dad. Latest book: With or Without You (a Junior Library Guild selection!), out now! 🚪 https://www.neighborhoodliterary.com
@andichitty.bsky.social
Marveling at the magical world of #kidlit and creepy crawlies! Writer and backyard adventurer. "Bananas in the Bath" (coming June '25) Co-host of @StorytimeSprint.bsky.social www.andichittybooks.com Logo by @mollyippolito.bsky.social
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
PB author. I love books with humor and heart that entertain both child and adult. Co-host of Storytime Sprint. Rep’d by Bethany Jett
@kimwnolan.bsky.social
#KidLit Author/Illustrator, Museum Exhibit Designer, #SCBWIdrawthis winner, #50PreciousWords 1st Place winner, & #PBParty HM '24 & '25 #SCBWI ♿️✝️✡️☮️☯️💟♻️ https://linktr.ee/kimwnolan
@jcmorganauthor.bsky.social
Retired carpenter who wrote a few novels - jcmorganauthor.com USAF vet from the 60s; kindness counts; luv music, movies, well told stories & people.🌍🩵☮️☯️♏🚫hate.
@rachelfunez.bsky.social
#Kidlit #Author | #12x12 | #SCBWI | repp’d by Vicki Selvaggio @Storm Lit | @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social Debut #PB: SONIA AND THE SUPER DUPER DISASTER | Illustrated by Kelly Kennedy | Free Spirit Publishing
@melodieramone.bsky.social
Novelist. Mom to autonomous wild things. Cystic Fibrosis Advocate. Certified Kitchen Witch. A Goddess with a Godzilla twist. I am my mother's savage daughter. https://www.melodieramone.com/
@emilyanndavison.bsky.social
Children’s author. Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny The Blue Umbrella Is It a Seed? Books with Nosy Crow, Andersen Press, Flying Eye and others Rep’d by Creative Roots Studio Never seen without a cup of tea Biscuit nibbler www.emilyanndavison.com
@bonnieadamson.com
Illustrator; writer of various things; former #SCBWI IC and ARA; co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P; art and books at bonnieadamson.com Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
@words-of-a-nerd.bsky.social
Author of #kidlit series From the Strange Beyond Universe includes action-adventure tales of sci-fi and fantasy, monsters and the bizarre. #Goonies #nostalgia Also, author of PBs, CBs, YA/ NA. #writingcommunity Amazon.com/author/timkreher
@jaymieh.bsky.social
Reader, writer, super dork. YA author of Badass(ish). jaymieheilman.com I write books for kids, teens, and former kids. I often write about climate and environmental subjects, and was a historian of Peru in my first career.